Jesse Jackson Jr. Forms Exploratory Committee in Anticipation of 2026 Congressional Run
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is taking initial steps toward a possible return to Congress. On Monday, Jackson announced the formation of an exploratory committee as he considers a bid for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District seat in the 2026 election. The move follows a push by former U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush and other local leaders who have encouraged him to re-enter public office. “As part of the Jesse Jackson Jr. for Congress 2026 Exploratory effort, it is my intention to secure a place on the ballot by authorizing the circulation and collection of 10,000 signatures for nominating petitions, commencing on August 5, and to register...
Read moreBlack Women Are Building Detroit’s New Generation of Business Schools
While elite universities and accelerator programs continue to overlook grassroots founders, three local entrepreneurs have stepped up to create what mainstream institutions never prioritized: culturally grounded, community-owned business schools designed specifically for Detroiters. Racheal Allen, Ebony Cochran, and Jessie Hayes are not in the business of waiting on permission to educate, train, and empower. They’re building infrastructure—on their terms—for the entrepreneurs this city has long ignored. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the country. In Detroit, they lead one of the highest concentrations of Black women–owned businesses in the U.S., yet most operate without formal business training...
Read moreTulsa’s 1st Black Mayor Makes History: Monroe Nichols Proposes $100M Reparations Plan For Race Massacre
Democratic Oklahoma State Rep. Monroe Nichols made history in the city of Tulsa, when in November of 2024, he won the Tulsa Mayoral election, besting his challenger, Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith and replacing the sitting mayor, GT Bynum. When he accepted the victory, Nichols delivered his acceptance in front of images of Black Wall Street, a thriving district in Tulsa that was destroyed by a white mob in 1921. The Democratic lawmaker prioritized adding more affordable housing and ending homelessness during his mayoral campaign. Nichols said he wants to work closely with tribal partners when it comes to public safety to entrepreneurship. Now the respected visionary...
Read more‘Haus’ of Art, Fashion — and Healing
by Denim Fisher Feeling out of place in the high-pressure fashion industry, Amanda Moore-Karim decided to combine her passion for couture, storytelling, and spirituality and create a space where like-minded Black fashionistas can heal. Based on a blog she started in college, Moore-Karim's project features photography, a fragrance line, and Tarot-style readings for clients. Built on Western beauty standards, with impossibly perfect models and air of exclusivity, the fashion industry seems like the last place to find racial healing for Black women combined with radical social change. But Amanda Moore-Karim — a Black woman, HBCU graduate, fashion industry veteran and multidisciplinary artist with a certificate from a...
Read moreJackie Hill elected president of the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch; Terri Minor Spencer is first VP; Brenda Tate is second VP
JACKIE HILL IS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE NAACP PITTSBURGH BRANCH. The NAACP Pittsburgh Branch has a new president. And it's a familiar face. The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned exclusively that Jackie Hill, born and raised in Homewood, where she still resides today, was elected NAACP Pittsburgh Branch president in a landslide, Wednesday, July 9. Out of 45 votes cast, Hill won 38, or 84 percent of the votes, over William Anderson. TERRI MINOR SPENCER Terri Minor Spencer was elected first vice president, and Brenda Tate was elected second vice president. Those were the only three elections on July 9. Hill has a long history...
Read more‘Michigan Chronicle’ Hosts 19th Men of Excellence Awards, Honoring Black Leadership and Distinction
The room wasn’t just filled — it was charged. On June 27, some of Southeast Michigan’s most visionary and accomplished Black men convened at Detroit's International Banquet and Conference Center, where the Michigan Chronicle’s 2025 Men of Excellence ceremony reminded residents of the city that greatness lives among us —working, building, and serving every single day. From the opening moment, it was clear this wasn’t a typical awards night. It was a homecoming. A declaration. A reminder that Black men in leadership—from union halls to hospitals, classrooms to courtrooms—carry the weight of generations and still lead with grace, strategy, and conviction. This year’s class included CEOs,...
Read moreRestoring Black Fatherhood: Chicago’s Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr. Champions Healing and Hope Through FFHC
Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr., executive director of Fathers, Families & Healthy Communities, shares his personal journey, mission, and vision for empowering Black fathers and building stronger communities through healing, education, and faith (All Photos Courtesy of Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr.). As an advocate for uplifting Black men, I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr. in April at The Imperative of Investing in Black Men and Fathers in Chicago, an event hosted by the City Club of Chicago. In 2021, Dr. Boyd Jr. became the executive director of Fathers, Families & Healthy Communities, bringing both lived experience and academic expertise to the role. He...
Read moreMeet the Picks for Allegheny County’s New Youth Detention Advisory Board
Cheyenne Tyler, executive director of Café Momentum's Pittsburgh location, was appointed to Allegheny County's Juvenile Detention Board of Advisors. (Photo by Anastasia Busby/PublicSource) by Venuri Siriwardane, PublicSource Experts and advocates want Allegheny County’s Juvenile Detention Advisory Board to bring transparency and accountability to a system long criticized for harming the youth it’s meant to rehabilitate. But it lacks enforcement power under state law — a limitation they sharply criticized in light of the county’s troubled history of youth incarceration. The county closed its youth detention center in 2021 after the state revoked its license due to multiple violations. A previous advisory board was in place when...
Read moreJamie Allen Joins Morehouse School of Medicine as Senior VP and Chief Legal Officer
Experienced legal executive and attorney brings more than 25 years of experience providing trusted legal counsel and leadership Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is proud to announce that Jamie Allen, JD, LLM, has joined MSM as Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Ms. Allen is an experienced legal executive and attorney with more than 25 years of experience providing trusted legal counsel and leadership. At MSM, she will also serve as Corporate Secretary and provide legal oversight for Morehouse Healthcare. “We are honored to welcome Jamie Allen to Morehouse School of Medicine. Her exceptional legal acumen, deep understanding of healthcare operations and commitment to service...
Read moreJoi Harris to Become DTE Energy’s First Black Woman CEO, Signaling a New Era of Power and Purpose in Detroit
From high school co-op to corner office, Joi Harris’ story isn’t just one of mere corporate ascent—it’s one of Detroit legacy, Black excellence, and community-rooted leadership that has been decades in the making. On September 8, Harris will officially take the reins as president and CEO of DTE Energy, becoming the first woman to lead the Detroit-based energy giant. Her appointment marks a historic milestone not only for the company, but for a city built on grit, brilliance, and generations of Black leaders who have poured into their communities—often without recognition. DTE’s board of directors voted unanimously to elevate Harris to the role following the planned...
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